Aviator demographics and statistics in the US
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Aviator gender statistics
5.3% of aviators are women and 94.7% of aviators are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Aviator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Aviator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,411
Female income
$89,559
Aviator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aviator positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of aviators are female.
Aviator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2011 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2012 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2013 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2016 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2020 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2021 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
Aviator related jobs gender ratio
We compared aviators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Aviator | 95% | 5% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Aviator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aviators is White, which makes up 81.8% of all aviators. Comparatively, 7.0% of aviators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of aviators are Unknown.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Aviator race
| Aviator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Aviator race and ethnicity over time
See how aviator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aviator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.85% | 2.24% | 1.39% | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 89.13% | 2.18% | 1.02% | 5.56% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 2.77% | 1.55% | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 87.47% | 2.21% | 1.81% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 88.07% | 2.40% | 1.58% | 5.68% |
| 2015 | 87.47% | 2.08% | 1.74% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 86.75% | 1.82% | 1.65% | 6.65% |
| 2017 | 87.37% | 2.91% | 1.88% | 5.75% |
| 2018 | 85.67% | 2.10% | 1.97% | 7.29% |
| 2019 | 86.60% | 1.62% | 2.19% | 6.89% |
| 2020 | 83.02% | 2.48% | 2.78% | 7.26% |
| 2021 | 81.84% | 2.67% | 2.75% | 6.96% |
Aviator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aviators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian aviators have the lowest average salary at $85,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,180 |
| White | $96,679 |
| Black or African American | $94,405 |
| Asian | $85,949 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,341 |
Average aviator age
See how the average age of aviators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aviator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Aviator age breakdown
The average age of aviators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the aviator population.
Aviator age breakdown
| Aviator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Aviator educational attainment
The most common degree for aviators is bachelor's degree, with 86% of aviators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Aviators by degree level
| Aviator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Aviator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,059 |
Aviator employment statistics
Aviator jobs by company type
Employees with the aviator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aviators prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Aviator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 44% |
Aviator turnover and employment statistics
Aviator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aviators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aviator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aviator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average aviator tenure
The average aviator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 aviators resumes in Zippia's database.
Aviator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Aviator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aviators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Aviator | 8.59% | - |
| Air Route Controller | 13.04% | 21,521 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant/Air Transportation Supervisor | 31.52% | 55,875 |
Similar aviator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Air Route Controller | 13.04% | 21,521 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant/Air Transportation Supervisor | 31.52% | 55,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by aviators
The most common foreign language among aviators is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Other, 25.0%
Aviator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.0% |
